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VX55 USB

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,224 mi
Last recorded109,224 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 USB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,037 miles

emissions to clean to trigger dsm

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,036 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to trigger dsm

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,728 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge also low to 2mm

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,532 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

at the time of test underbody panels fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,532 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

at the time of test under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osf tyre worn outer and inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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VX55 USB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 USB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 USB registered?

VX55 USB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VX55 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 USB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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